List of Famous people born in France
Joseph Bonaparte
Joseph-Napoléon Bonaparte, Comte de Survilliers, was a French lawyer and diplomat and older brother of Napoleon Bonaparte. The latter made him King of Naples, and later King of Spain. After the fall of Napoleon, Joseph styled himself Comte de Survilliers. He emigrated to the United States, where he settled near Bordentown, New Jersey on an estate overlooking the Delaware River not far from Philadelphia.
Anne Sylvestre
Anne Sylvestre was a French singer-songwriter.
Michel Serres
Michel Serres was a French philosopher, theorist and writer. His works are notable for discussing subjects like death, angels and time. They are also noted for incorporating prose and multifaceted perspectives. Serres had a unique approach to translating his works from accounts rather than from authoritative singular translations.
Jean-Louis Etienne
Jean-Louis Étienne is a French doctor, explorer and scientist. He is well known for his Arctic explorations, where he was the first man to reach the North pole alone in 1986, and his Antarctic explorations, including the famous 1990 International Trans-Antarctica Expedition.
Farès Bahlouli
Farès Bahlouli is a French professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger. He has also represented France U21's.
François Darlan
Jean Louis Xavier François Darlan was a French admiral and political figure. Born in Nérac, Darlan graduated from the École navale in 1902 and quickly advanced through the ranks following his service during World War I. He was promoted to rear admiral in 1929, vice admiral in 1932, lieutenant admiral in 1937 before finally being made admiral and Chief of the Naval Staff in 1937. In 1939, Darlan was promoted to admiral of the fleet, a rank created specifically for him.
Jacques Glassmann
Jacques Glassmann is a French former footballer who played as a defender.
Joann Sfar
Joann Sfar is a French comics artist, comic book creator, novelist, and film director.
Olivier Faure
Olivier Faure is a French politician. He was head of the New Left group, the parliamentary group formed around the Socialist Party (PS) in the National Assembly, from December 2016 to April 2018. He is also the First Secretary of the French Socialist Party.
Stéphane Courbit
Stéphane Courbit, is a French businessman in the sector of media and television.